launch catapult / aircraft carrier style hook catcher for runway ?

[Nemrav]

Well after checking the already suggested list, I didn't notice this being one of them, so here goes.

A launch catapult part similar to the launch clamp, except after you place the tower, you then click somewhere on the craft to attach the catapults cable to.

Abusable, maybe, but for testing gliders or giving those craft that work except for take-off a chance would be nice for a change.

And in contrast, for landing, adding the the runway, one of those bungee cords that catch aircraft when they land on a carrier. To go with it, add a hook part in the editor for it to grab a hold of (and hopefully not smash your craft). Would be even better if you could also customly place that cord on a ship for making extra-planetary runways with.

[colmo]

Check out this. Both implemented as a mod.

http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/24845-Boat-Parts-0-24-R4-5?p=1376911&viewfull=1#post1376911